Recreational Vehicles and Trailer Registration

Fees vary by type. A license is valid for three years.

A bill of sale is required to transfer registration from one owner to another. If your ATV is registered in another state, you may use your ATV in Minnesota for up to 30 days. If the ATV is not registered or it has been more than 30 days, you must obtain a Minnesota ATV registration.

To obtain an ATV license and registration, the owner must provide:

• Make
• Model
• Year
• Dry Weight
• Engine Size
• Serial Number
• Driver’s License

Recreational Vehicle Regulations

Registration fees vary by length and type of boat. A watercraft license is valid for 3 years. All motorized watercraft regardless of length and non-motorized watercraft over 10 feet must be licensed in the state of Minnesota. Most motorized watercraft over 16′ in length will have a certificate of title which must be used to transfer ownership. Non-titled watercraft can be transferred using a bill of sale.

To obtain a watercraft license and registration, the owner must provide:

• Make
• Model
• Year
• Length
• Hull Type
• Motor Size
• Serial Number
• Driver’s License

Minnesota Boating Guide

Registration fees vary. A snowmobile license is valid for 3 years. Only a current registration for your snowmobile is required in Minnesota. Transfer of ownership for snowmobiles is completed using a bill of sale. Snowmobiles operating on state and grant-in-aid trails must have a Snowmobile State Trail sticker.

To obtain a snowmobile license & registration, the owner must provide:

• Make
• Model
• Year
• Engine Size
• Serial Number
• Driver’s License

Snowmobile Safety Laws, Rules, & Regulations

Registration is required for all trailers traveling on Minnesota roads. Trailer registration is offered at the Otter Tail County License Center.

Fees vary.